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MANUAL AND PLATOOK

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EXERCISES.

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Adjutant-General's Office^ Hor^e-Guards^

25th August, 1823.

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' . BY AUTHORITY:

PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES,

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GENERAL ORDER.

Horse-Guards,
2bth August, 1823.

HIS MAJESTY having been pleas-
ed to approve of certain Alterations being
made in the Manual and Platoon Ex-
erciseSy has commanded that the Regu-
lations issued on tliis subject, and dated
1st November, 1804, shall be cancelled;
and tliat the following Regulations shall
be established, and most strictly adher-
ed lOf throughout the Army.

Bij Command of

His Royal Highness,

The Commander 'in-Chief,
HENRY TORRENS,

jidjulant- General to the rorces.

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THE

MANUAL EXERCISE.

Words of
(iommund.

1st.
Secure Atmt,

EXPLANATION.

1st. Bring the right hand brisk-
ly up and place it under the cock,
the fore finger touching the back
part of it, the thumb placed be-
tween the stock and barrel, and
pointing to the muzzle, keeping
the firelock steady.

2d. Quit the butt with the left
hand, and seize the firelock with
it at the swell, bringing the elbow
close down upon the iock, care-
fully avoiding to raise or lower
the shoulder ; the right hand kept
fast in this motion, and the piece
still upright.

3d. Quit the right hand, giving
the piece a cant with the fore-fin-
gers, and bringing it down to your
right side, bringing the firelock

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tltAuldcr Armi.

34.
Order Arnit

MANUAL EXERCISE.

down to the secure, under the left
arm, the elhow thrown a little to.
the rear, the ^u^rd just visible, the
thumb on the slings the fingers
grasping the barrel, and the hand
rather below the hip bone.

1st. Bring the firelock up to the
perpendicular line^ seizing it with
the right hand under the cock, as
the first motion of the secure.

2d. Quit the left hand, and strike
the butt with the palm, grasping
it at the same instant.

3d Quit the right hand, and
bring it smartly down to the right
side,

1st. Seize the firelock with the
right hand at the lower loop, just
at the swell, the elbow close to the
body.

2d. Bring it down to the right
side, to the trail, allowing the
little finger to slip between the
stock and the bs^rrel, the butt as
low down as the arm will admit
without constraint.

3d. Drop the heel of it on the

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4!b.

FIk Bajousts.

MANUAL EXERCISE. 7

ground^ placing the muzzle a-
gainst the hollow of the right
shoulder, and the hand flat upon
the side of the stock ; the thumb
only to appear on the sling.

1st. At the word " Fix/' place
the thumb of the right hand^ as
quickaspossible, behind the barrel.

2d. As soon as the word of com-
mand is fully given, take a grip of
the firelock, and push the muzzle
a little forward, grasping the bay-
onet with the left hand, the elbow
kept well forward, so as not to
interfere with the left-hand man,
and fixing it with the utmost ce-
lerity. The instant this is done,
return, as quick as possible, to the
order, as above described, and
stand perfectly steady.

Mh.
8)ioultl«r Aniif.

1st. As soon as the word *' Shoul-
der*' is given, take a grip of the
firelock with the right hand, as
in fixing bayonets.

2d. At the last word^ " Arms,"
the firelock must be thrown, with
the right hand, in one motion.

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MANUAL EXERCISE.

and with as little appearance of
effort as possible, into its proper
position on the left shoulder. The
hand crosses the body in so doin^^
but must instantly be withdrawn

61h.
Pretent Arm?*

I .'it. Seize the firelock with the
rig'hthand, under the guard, turn-
ing the lock to the front, but
without moving* it from the shoul-
der.

2d. Raise the firelock up from
the shoulder to the poise, by plac-
ing t^he left hand upon the sling,
fingers pointing upwards ; the
wrist upon the guard, and the
point of the left thumb of equal
height with, and pointing to, the
left eye ; the piece to be kept per-
pendicular in this position, the
left elbow close to the butt, and
right elbow close to the body.

3d. Bring down the firelock
with a quick motion, as low as the
right hand will admit without
constraint, making it tell with the
left hand, drawing back the right
foot at the same instant^ so that

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MANUAL EXERCISE.

1«b.
ShOQidet Amifc

Stb.
Fort Ami.

the hollow of it rnay touch the
left heel. The firelock in this po-
sition, with the guard to the front,
to he totally supported in the left
hand, and opposite to the left
thigh ; the right hand lightly hold-
ing the small of the butt ; the fin-
gers pointing rather downwards ;
the body to rest entirely on the
left foot ; both knees straight.

1st. By a turn of the right wrist,
bring the firelock to its proper
position on the left shoulder, mak*
mg the motion tell, the left hand
grasping the butt, and bringing
up the right foot at the same in-
stant to its original position.

2d. Quit the right hand briskly,
and bring it down to the right side.

At one motion throw the fire-
lock from the shoulder across the
body, meeting it smartly with both
hands at the same instant, to a
diagonal position, in which the
lock is to be turned to the front,
and at the height of the breast ;
the muzzle slanting upwards, so

MANUAL EXERCISE.

SO that the barrel may cross op-
posite the point of the left shoul-
der, with the butt proportionally
depressed.

The right hand grasps the small
of the butt, and the left holds the
piece at the swell, close to the
lower pipe ; the thumbs of both
hands pointing towards the muz-
zle ; both elbows close to the body,
the fingers of the left hand be-
tween the stock and barrel.

cbtrge*Bi«iiett. MaJcc a half-facc to the right,
the right toe strpjght off to the
right, and the left toe full to the
front, and bring down the firelock
to nearly a horizontal position,
with the mu2;zle inclining a little
upwards, and the right wrist rest-
ing against the hollow of the
thigh, below the hip.

loth,
fihonlder Armi*

1st. Throw the firelock up to its
proper position on the left shoul-
der, the left hand falling smartly
on the butt, and grasping it, and
at the same instant coming to
/our proper front.

MANUAL EXERCISE.

2d. Quit the right hand smart-
ly, and bring it down to the right
side.

11th.
'>«lfftuce Aims.

1st. Seize the firelock with the
right hand under the guard, turn-
ing the lock to tlie front/but with-
out moving it from the shoulder.

2d. Raise the firelock up from
the shoulder to the poise, by pla-
cing the left hand upon the sling,
fingers pointing upwards, the
wrist upon the guard, and the
point of the left thumb of equal
height with, and pointing to the
left eye ; the piece to be kept per-
pendicular in this position.

3d. Bring the firelock down to
the right side with the right hand
as low as it will admit without
constraint, at the same time strik-
ing it smartly with the left hand
at the swell, the guard between
the thumb and fore-finger of the
right hand, the three last fingers
under the cock^ with the guard
io the front.

4;th. Quit the left hand.

MANUAL EXERCISE.

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Order Arms.

AdTMco Atmt,

1st. At this word the left hand
is brought smartly across the bo-
dy^ and seizes the firelock^ with
the fore-finger in a line with the
point of the right shoulder.

2d. Bring the firelock down as
low as the left arm will admits to
the right side ; at the same time
let the right hand seize the top of
the ramrod, between the second
joint of the fore -finger and thumb;,
the whole of the fingers shut in
the hand.

3d. Let the firelock drop on
the ground, and the right hand be
smartly brought to the position of
ordered arms, quitting the left
hand skori away, at the same in-
stant.

1st. At the word ^^Advance,"
the thumb of the right hand is
slipt quickly in rear of the barrel.

At the word '' Anns/' it is
brought to the advance by a sharp
cant of the right hand ; the left
arm is brought across the body, to
steady the firelock to the shoulder.

2d. Quit the left hand.

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MANUAL EXERCISE,

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Sboulder Arms.

1st. Bring up the left handj
and seize the piece at the swell.

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the

raising it about
same instant slip the thumb of the
right hand under the cock, by a
turn of the right wrist.

2d. Throw it smartly to its pro-
per position on the left shoulder,
the left hand falling smartly on the
butt, grasping it.

3d. Quit the right hand, and

bring it to the right side.

JV*. B. — In these motions great care must

be taken to preserve the squareness of the bo-

dijy and to avoid raising or sinking the

shoulder.

Support ArtQf*

IGth.
Stand at Ease.

1st. Seize the small of thebuit
under the lock, with the right
hand, the thumb pointing up-
wards.

2d. Bring the left arm under
the cock.

3d. Quit the right hand.

At this word of command, the

right hand is brought smartly

across the body, and seizes the

firelock at the small of the butt

close up under the left arm, with
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MANUAL EXERCISG.

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Attentioot

the thumb of the right hand point*
ing upwards, the right foot drawn
back, the left knee bent^ and the
firelock a little sloped.

At this word of command the
right hand is dropt smartly to the
right side, and the right foot
brought in line with the left.

can/A'rmi. Ist. Scizc the Small of thc butt,
under the left arm^ with the right
hand.

2d. Smartly place the left hand
grasping the butt, the firelock
kept steady,

Sd Quit the right hand.

At the same instant allov/ing
the left arm to sink to the full
extent.

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Slope Armit

In sloping arms the upper part
of the arm is not to move, the
guard of the firelock is to be rais-
ed so as gently to press against the
hollow of the shoulder, the hand
in a line with the elbow, the toe
of the butt in a line with the cen-
tre of the left thigh.

MANUAL EXERCISE.

SOtli.
stand at Case*

V.'

Slat.
Attention*

2?(1.
Carr>- Anns*

93(!.
Order Anns*

S4th.
Unfix Bajoneta.

On the word '' Ease" bring the
right hand smartly across the bo-
djj placing it on the left hand;,
both thumbs on the fore part of
the heel of the butt^ that of the
left hand uppermost^ and drawing
the right foot back at the same in-
stant, the left knee bent.

At this word of command re-
sume the attitude of attention, by
bringing the right hand smartly
to the right side, and the right
foot in line with the left.

1st. Drop the left arm to its ex-
tent, and bring the right hand
smartly across the body, the fore
part of the fingers to meet the
small of the butt, as in the first
motion of the secure.

2d. Quit the right hand.

As prescribed in page 6.

At the word " Unfix,** slip the
thumb of the right hand in rear
of the barrel ; at the last sound of
the word " Bayonet,** force the

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S5th.
Stand at Ease*

MANUAL EXERCISE.

muzzle a little forward^ bring the
left hand smartly to the upper
loop^ the thumb pointing up-
wards. Strike the bow of the ba-
yonet with the heel of the right
hand so as to unfix it; let the bow
fall over the thumbs and the two
fore-fingers on the top of the sock-
etjwith the left hand force the muz-
zle of the firelock back to its pro-
per position, at the same instant
bring the thumb of the left hand
on the top of the scabbard, for the
purpose of guiding the bayonet
into it ; and bring the right hand
smartly to the position of ordered
arms.

As before directed.

It is to be understood that whenever a
battalion in line charges with bayonets, the
whole are in the first instance to advance
at a firm quick step, with shouldered arms ;
at the word*^' Prepare to Charge,*' the fire-
locks of the front rank will be brought to
the long trail ; — at the word '' Charge,"
the firelocks of the front rank will be
thrown smar:tly to the charging position,

MANUAL EXERCISE.

and those of the rear rank to the slopes and
the pace cncreased to double march, care-
fully avoiding too much hurry. The ene-
my being routed^ it will depend on the of-
ficer commanding to give the word ^'halt/'
when both ranks will shoulder arms^ and
proceed as may be afterwards directed.

In marching any distance, or in standing
at ease^ when supported, the men are allow-
ed to bring their right hand across the body
to the small of the butt, which latter
must, in that case, be thrown a little for-
ward ; the fingers of the left hand being
uppermost, must be placed between the bo-
dy and the right elbow; the right hands
are to be instantly removed when the divi-
sion haltSj or is ordered to dress by the right
or left,

MANUAL EXERCICE.

K.-*.

TIME.

The motions in the Manual Exercise arc
to be performed^ leaving two pauses of
the slow time of march between each
motion^ except that of fixing hat/onets, in
which a longer time must be given. Two
pauses should also be made between the firat
and last parts of the words of command^ for
instance^ shoulder (two pauses) arms, both
in the manual and platoon.

The manual is not to be executed by one
word^ or signal^ but each separate word of
command is to be given by the officer who
commands the body performing it.

MANUAL EXERCISE.

SENTRIES.

Sentries, posted with shouldered arms,
are permitted afterwards to support ^ but not
to slope them. On the approach of an offi-
cer, they immediately carry their arms, and
put themselves into their proper position,
which is not to be done at the instant he
passes, but by the time he is within twenty
yards of their post, so that they may be
perfectly steady before he comes up.

Sentries are to port arms when challeng-
ing any person approaching their posts.

CORPORALS.

Corporals marching with reliefs, or com-
manding detachments or divisions, are to be
on the left, and will carry their arms ad^
vancedj with bayonets fixed*

MANUAL EXERCISE.

METHOD OF PILING ARMS THREE

DEEP.

Pile Arms*

The front and rear rank men of
each file face to the right, turn
their locks outward, and cross
the muzzles and tops of ramrods.

The centre rank man places
his butt about 30 inches to the
left, the lock outwards, and cros-
ses the muzzle of his firelock with
those of the front and rear rank
men, so that both the tops of their
ramrods are placed across, between
the ramrod and barrel of the cen-
tre rank man.

METHOD OF PILING ARMS TWO

DEEP.

Pile Arnoi.

The Company standing in close
order with ordered arms, and told
off by threes, the word '^ Pile" is
then given, the whole of the com-
pany slip the thumb of the right
hand in rear of the barrel of
the firelock, at the same time
drawing back their right feet, in
order to face to their right, with

MANUAL EXERCISE.

the exceptions of numbers two in
the rear rankj they advance their
right feet in the hollow of the left,
in order to face to the left. The
word '' Arms'* is then given, the
whole of the front rank, and one
and three of the rear, face to the
right; one and three files of
the front rank turn the firelock
on the heel of the butt with the
sling towards them. One and three
files of the rear rank turn the fire-
lock on the heel of the butt with
the sling from them, which brings
the lock outwards : having done
this, they lock their ramrods toge-
ther, still bearing them well up so
as to show an interval. Number
two file of the front rank throws
his firelock to the rear as he then
stands, and brings his left hand on
number one muzzle, and completes
that pile; having done that, he
remains perfectly steady faced to
the right ; in piling with number
three, the front and rear ranks
have already locked their ram-
rods. Number two of the rear
rank throws his firelock off to his

MANUAL EXERCISE.

own rear as he then gtandfl^ and
completes number three pile^ by
brinpng his left hand on the muz-
zle of the firelock ; havinp^ done
this he faces to his right-about^
and remains steady.

UNFILE ARMS.

uopiieArm.. ^^ ^j^^ ^^^^ cc XJnpilc/' the
whole advance their right feet in
the hollow of the left, and seize
their firelocks at the top brass^
thumbs pointing upwards, the files
numbered two of the rear rank
must work well round on the hips
to reach their firelocks : at the
word '' Anns/* the whole snatch
their firelocks smartly towards
them^ and front at the same time.

"M.

PTRC EXERCISE.

PIKE EXERCISE.

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A corporal when appointed to act as Ser-
jeant must be exercised in the different mo-
tions of the Pike, as follows, until reported
complete bj the serjeant-major, who will
make his report to the adjutant for inspec-
tion.

The Pike must be justly placed in the
right hand, with the end of the shaft rest-
ing on the middle part of the forefinger;
the thumb and three last fingers grasping
it ; with the back of the hand a little to the
front, and in line with the front part of the
thigh, the shaft resting against the hollow
of the shoulder.

l8t.

Order Arms.

1st. Bring the left hand across
the body, and seize the shaft with
the little finger in a line with the
point of the right shoulder.

2(1. Lower it to the extent of
tlie left arm, and at the same in-
stant bend the right arm, and seize
it in a line with the right shoulder.

3. Drop it on the ground in line
^^ith the middle part of the foot^

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PIKE EXERCISE.

placing the thumb of the right
hand in front of the shafts and the
fingers extended down by the side
of it, at the same instant quit the
left hand.

Should!? Aims. 1st. At the word " Shoulder*'
slip the thumb behind the shafts
and bring the fingers round to the
front ; at the last word " Arms/'
give it a smart cant up to the
shouldei, bringing the left hand
across the body to steady the pike ;
the left hand is then to be quickly
withdrawn.

3(1.
Port Arms,

4tli.
Charge Bayonet«

.•sth
ShouMer Armit

Drop the pike across the body,
seizing it with the left hand, in
line with the point of the left
shoulder

Turn a half face to the ri^ht on
both heels, and lower the pike to
a horizontal position, with the
shaft touching the right hip, and
rio'ht arm extended to the rear.

1st. Come square to the front,
and raise the pike to its position

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PIKE EXERCISK.

the right
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; quit the

ihoulder
the shafts
nd to the
'' Arms/'
p to the
left hand
the pike ;
B quickly

he body,

hand, in

the left

right on
J pike to
vith the
hip, and
i rear.

le front,
position

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on the right shoulder, bringing th<*
left hand at the same time across
the bo'dv, to steady \i.
2d. Quit the left hand.

«uppj;(Ann. Let the pike slope over the
shoulder in proportion to the men's
firelocks, when sloped.

standVl'ka e. Bring thc left hand across the
body, and seize thc shaft about
the middle of that part below thc
hollow of the right shoulder ; the
fe'6t to be as already explained.

Aueitioa. Sprlug up, aud quit the left
hand.

Oth.
fjutf A mm.

10th*
Slope Arms.

1st. Sink the right arm to its
extent, bring the left hand across
the body, to steady the pike,

2d. Quit the left hand.

The same as the support.

iitii.

fltand at Eate.

leth.
AtteDtioB.

13th.
ilUTj Aira»f

As at the support.

As from the support.
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14th.
Reccvttr Aims.

15ih.
Shoulder Arm»t

PIRE EXERCISE.

Bring the pike in a perpendi-
cular position in front of the bo-
dy^ with the end of the nhaft rest-
ing on the forc-fingcr, as at the
shoulder^ at the same time bring
the left hand up^ and sciv.e it be-
tween the last joint of the fore-
finger and thumb, with the elbow
and hand in a line with the shoul-
der.

1st. Place the pike to the shoul-
dered position, closing the left
elbow to the body, with the hand
straight across tlic siiaft, to keep
it steady.

2d. Quit the left hand.

N. B. In taking up an alignment, the
pike is to be brought before the body in a
perpendicular direction, with both elbows
close, the left hand holding it at about the
height of the breast, and the end of the
shaft resting on the fore-finger, as above
directed for the recover.

Serjeants in line during the performance,
of the Manual Exercise will order, shoulder,
port, and charge, support and slope, with
the men.

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tlie bo-
ai't rest-
s at the
ne brin^
:o it be-
ic forc-
c elbow
e shoul-

c shoul-
the left
he hand
to keep

int, the
n\y U\ a
elbows
out the
i of the
> above

rnance,
umlcler,
% with

INSTRUCTION

FOR

THE PLATOON EXERCISE,

AND ,

DIFFERENT FIRINGS.

The recruit having a thorough know-
ledge of the different motions of the fire-
lockj as shewn in the Manual Exercise,
may now be taught the Platoon Exercise
as follows:

Eight or ten recruits being formed in a
single rank, close files, and shoiiidered fire-
locks, may be thus taught to fire as ^^^
different ranks, before they are formed in
two or more ranks.

First.
As a front rank standing.

Second.
As a centre rank standing.

Words of
Command,

PLATOON IXEIlCISt:.

Third.
As a rear rank standing.

Fourth.
As a front rank kneeling.

Fifth.
As a rear rank kneeling.

A* front R<^n1c,
Ptioiv and Load.

1st. Turn the body a quarter
face to the right on both heels^
placing the right foot six inch-
es behind the left ; at the same
instant drop the firelock to the
priming position, with the left
hand at the swells and elbow close
pressed in front of the hip^ the
side brass touching the right hip,
the thumb of the right hand pla-
ced in front of the steel, with the
finii-ers clenched, and wrist a little
turned out ; ihv. muzzle to be at
the hei^>ht ofth^ breast plate.

2d. Open the pan, by closing
the clbovy, fingers straight upoi>
Ihe lock, and pointing towards
the muzzl(\

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PLATOON EXERCISE.

JIauilIti Cartridge

I quarter
th heels,
ix inch-
he same
k to the
the left
)ow close
hip, the
ight hip,
and pla-
with the
it a little
to be at
late.

' closing"

^ht upon

towards

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^^y

Prime.

'Bout.

1st. Draw the cartridge from
the pouch.

2d. Bring it to the mouth, hold-
ing it between the fore-finger and
thumb, and bite off the top of the
cartridge.

1st. Shake some powder into the
pan, and place the three last fin-
gers on the steel.

2d. Shut the pan, by closing the
elbow.

3d. Seize the small of the butt
with the above three fingers,

1st. Turn the piece nimbly round
to the loading position, meeting
the muzzle with the heel of the
right hand ; the butt within two
inches of the ground, and the flat
of it against the left ancle.

2d. Drop the butt oa the ground
without noise ; raise the right
elbow square with the shoulder,
shake the powder into the barrel,
putting in after it the paper and
the ball ; after which the fingers
are straight, with the second joint

of the fore finger resting on the
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PLATOOM EXERCISE.

head of the ramrod, and thumb
pointing downwards.

In this position each recruit must
feel the g'uard;,against the center
of the left shin/ the thumh of the
left hand pressed against the cen-
tre, and in front of the left thigh,
with the muzzle of the firelock,
about four inches from the centre
of the breast-plate ; in this posi-
tion the barrel is full to the front.

3d. Drop the right elbow close
to the body, and seize the head
of the ramrod with the second
joint of the fore-finger and thumb.

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]9riiw Ranted*.

1st. Force the ramrod half out,
and seize it back-handed exactly
in the middle, with the elbow
square with the shoulder.

2d. Draw it entirely out with a
straight arm above the shoulder,
turning it at the snme time to the
rear, and close to (he elbow ; put
it one inch into the barrel, the
back of the hand to the front ;
the ramrod is thus held only be-
tween the two fore-fingers and

rLATOON EXERCISE.

thumb

lult must
|e center
of the
Ithe cen-
t thigh,
firelock,
le centre
his posi-
he front,
ow close
he head
J second
l1 thumb.

lalf out,
I exactly
e elbow

it with a
houldcr,
le to the
)w; put
rrel, the
; front ;
>nly be-
ers and

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Ram iloMn

Rfturn R«mroiJi

thumb, with the two last fingers
bhut in the hand.

1st. Push the ramrod down hold-
ing it as before, exactly in the
middle till thcsecond fingertouch-
C8 the muzzle ; elbow close, and
the back of the hand to the front.

2{]. Press the ramrod lightly
towards you, and slip the two fore-
fingers and thumb to the point ;
then grasp it, as before, with the
back of the hand still remaining
to the front.

iid. Push the cartridge well down
to the bottom, with the back of
the hand to the front, as before.

4th. Strike it two very quick
strokes with the ramrod.

' Jst. Draw the ramrod half out,
catching it back-handed, with the
elbow square.

^d. Draw it entirely out, with a
Htrai^ht arm above the shoulder,
turning it to the rear, and close to
the elbow ; put it into the loops,
and force it as quickly as possible
to the bottom, the fore-finger and

PLATOON EXERCISE.

thumb iiolding the ramrod^ as in
the position immediately previous
to drawing it, keeping the firelock
perfectly steady, and remaining
the quarter face to the right.

Asa Front Rank

r'tent.

Bring the firelock, with one
brisk rnotioii, in the same position
as at tlie word ''Prime and Load,"
placing the thumb of the right
hand on the cock, and fingers be-
hind the guard, and cock the
piece ; then take a grasp of the
small of the butt.

Raise the firelock to the present,
with the fore-finger within the
guard, ready to fire. In this too
much pains cannot be taken to
prevent the recruit from raising
his firelock with a jerk ; it must
be deliberately raised sufficiently
high, so that he may lay the right
cheek on the butt, without too
much stooping the head. Parti-
cular care must be taken that the
recruit in this position shuts the
left eye in taking aim, looking
along the barrel with the right eye.

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PLATOON EXERCISE.

d, as in
)revious
firelock
naininir
It. ^

til one
position
Load/'
ri^ht
^ers be-
ck the
of the

) resent,
"11 the
his too
ken to
raising
it must
cicntly
Bright
Lit too
Parti-
at the
Its the
oking
It eye.

v..

Tire.

XiOad.

from the breach pin to the muzzle,
and remaining steady^ taking m
object upon which he is to fire.

Pull the trigger strong with the
fore-finger, without a jerk, and
when fired, remain looking on the
aim.

Keeping both feet fast, come to
the priming position.

Handle Cnririd^e.
Prime. 'Bout Draw
Ramro(I«. Ram iloivii
Cttitriiige. Hetuni Ram

As before directed.

N. B. It is not necessary to explain again
the different motions of loading, as they
have been already detailed. After firing in
each rank, it will be necessary to come to
the shoulder, in order to be instructed in the
movement of the feet, in firing the succeed-
ing rank, by which means, after returning
ramrods, they will face to their proper
front, and bring the right feet to the left,
the fore-finger and thumb of the right hand
holding the ramrod as in the position im-
mediately previous to drawing it, pressing
it close against the left shoulder, and the
butt raised two inches from the ground.

PLATOON EXEUCISE.

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ShouMe. Arm,; Q^[^ ^jj^ ^.J^^j^ |j^jj^j j^,,J j^^ ^jj^

same time throw it up with one
motion to the shoulder.

^' 7^,^ "'' Drop the firelock with one brisk
motion, seizing it with the left
hand at the swell, with the side
brass about four inches above the
right hip ; at the same instant
turn upon both heels a half face
to the right, stepping to the right
with the right foot, so that the
ball of the toe touches the back
of your right hand man's left heel,
and cock the firelock as before
directed. The position of the
firelock in niakij»g ready deter-
mines that of priaiing.
N. B. — After loading, each man will

resume his proper front, bringing, at the

same time, his right foot to the left, and

shoulder arms as before directed.

•I-

'•'if

As rear rank
ttanding, ready>

Drop the firelock into the same
position as in a centre rank, and
tls it is brought to that position,
step briskly to the right a full
pace, with the right toe point-
ing straight to the right ; at the

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PLATOON EXERCISE.

nd at tlie
with one

one brisk

the left

the side

ibove the

B instant

half face

the right

that the

the back

left heel,

s before

L of the

V deter-

(lan will
, at the
eft^ and

the same
nk, and
3osition,
a full
poiut-
at the

l''8er.J.

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sime time, place the left heel about
six inches before and in line with
the right, and the toe pointing
straight to the front ; the body
to be kept straight, and a half
face to the right.

With the left knee bent, the
right kept straight, reaching for-
ward as far as possible, without
overbalancing the body, and bring
the firelock to the present.

As before directed.

Keep both feet fast, and load as
a centre rank, and after loading,
spring to the front, and shoulder
as before directed, taking, at the
same time, a side step to the left.

t:'ZsX^6s, Bring the firelock down, as be-
fore directed for front rank stand-
ing, and without stooping, sink
down withaquick motion upon the
right knee, keeping the left foot
fast; cock the piece, as the body is
sinking. The right knee is to be
thrown so far back, that the left

Fire.

Load.

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55 PLATOON EXERCIfli:.

leg may be upright^ the right foot
also upright, and the toe drawn
as much as possible under the in-
step, the body straight, and the
head as much kept up as if shoul-
dered ; the firelock is to ho held
firm in this position.

F'M«l«

Firet

L*adl.

Raise the firelock to the present,
with the fore-finger wiUiin the;
guard : — all that has been said
about this in the preceding prac-
tice, must be strictly attended io.

As before.

Spring up, placing the right
foot six inches Ijchiud the left, as
before directed.

i^aeiuJs"J«adJ. Thc samc as making ready as
front rank kneeling, with this dif-
ference, the sidc^ hvdi^a four inches
above the right hip, and right
knee carried about six inches to
the right.

As before.

P'leat.

Fire.

As before.

PLATOON EXERCISK.

! right foot
toe drawn
Icr the in-
t, and the
s if shoul-
to be held

he present,
wiUiin the;
b(*cn said
Mliiijj^ prac-
ttcnded to.

the right
the left, as

2: ready as
ith this dif-
fonr inches
and right
ix inches to

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L,,aj. Spring up, with your right toe

iouchiiig the back of your right-
h.vnd man's left heel, and the iire-
lock aij in centre rank.

N. B. — In casting about after firing as
centre rank, and as rear rank standing and
kneeling, the butt of the firelock must be
placed inside of the left ancle instead
of the out, with the toe of the butt
close inside of the left heel, and after load-
ing, spring to the front and shoulder arms,,
as before directed.

Firing as rear ranks kneeling and stand-
ing, is applicable only to firing in square.

The recruits being thoroughly grounded
in the foregoing instructions, may now be
practised in two ranks, at close order, in the
different firings as a company in line, as a
grand division, as a wing of a battalion, as
a battalion frring a volley, oblique firing,
jfile firing, Sgc. S^c.

From twenty to thirty files may now be
formed into two ranks at close order, with
shouldered arms, and fixed bayonets.

JrtiilSuad. The front rank as a front rank,
and rear rank as a centre rank, des-
cribed in the foregoing directions^
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SS PI..1T00N EXERCISE.

each man doing his motioni with
the greatest celeritj', and as cor-
rectly as shewed in slow time ; af-
ter shutting the pan^ and placing
the hand on the small of the hutt^
the right hand man will, as soon
as he hears the division has done,
cast about, from whom the divi-
sion will take the time; after cast-
ing about, each man will load and
work his ramrod, as shewn in slow
time, but the motions to be done
without pause between them.

After returning ramrods, the
whole remain perfectly steady,
with the fore-finger and thumb
grasping the head of the ramrod.

coni?»ny. This scrvcs as a caution only.

Raajj. ^g siiewn before, both ranks

keeping the feet fast.

F»ent— FlfP.

As before directed.
After firing, make a pause of
two slow paces, then bring the
firelock to the loading posi-
tion, without the word load, and
proceed with the loading motions

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ni with

as cor-

ine ; af-

placing

le buttj

as soon

s done,

he divi-

ter cast-

oad and

in slow

be done

ds, the
steady,
thumb
amrod.

^ ranks

ause of
ing the
; posi-
ad, and
notions

PLATOON EXERCISE.

as before directed, waiting only
to cast about, and to make ready
together.

It is to be understood, after the first fire
as a company, the whole make ready of
their own accord, taking the time from the
right-hand man, and only receive the word
'^Fsent"— "Fire"— instead of "Ready*'—
" P'sent'*— " Fire." At the close of the
general, or at the word "Cease firing," the
company, if made ready, receives the words,
"Half-cock arms."

Half cock arm., pj^^.^ ^|^g thumb of thc right
hand in front of the cock-screw,
and the fore-finger at the same
time upon the trigger ; the cock
is then to be drawn a little back,
and the trigger to be drav/n so as
to disengage the catch ; the cock
to be gently let down till the edge
of the flint touches the hammer ;
then quit the trigger and draw
back the cock to the catch of the
half-cock; the small of the butt
to be seized with the right hand,
and the right foot brouj^ht up to
the left.

PLATOON EXEIlCt&i:.

'"M

•ioaw.rAnn.. j^„ ^j^^, ^^g,,j^i jj^j^^^er aiid stand
parrectly steady.

But — if tlic company should be
in the act of loading, it will go on,
and come to the s!u)uldcr when
done, taking; the time from the
right-hand man.

Firing as a granddi vision is done
in the same manner as that of a
company, with this dilFercnce,
the grand division wait for the
word, ^*Ready V ^'P'scnt !" *'Fire"
after each fire, and at the close of
the General, they come to the
shoulder, as they do in firing as
a company.

If a wing of a battalion is or-
dered to fire, it will come to the
shoulder after loading,'*, as will also
a battalion after firing a volley.

N. B. A company, grand division, wing,
or battalion, can prime and load, or make
ready from the order, with the fame ease
as from the shoulder.

For instance, at the words, ''Prime and,"
slip the thumb behind the barrel, and at
the word 'Load/* according to direction.

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PLATOON EXERCISE.

nd stand

should be

ill go on,

lor when

foni the

on iH (lone

that of a

ifForcnce,

for the

e close of

e to the

firing as

on is or-
ne to the
i will also
volley.

)n, wing,

or make

same ease

mcand,"
\, and at
rection,

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Any movement can take place from Or-
dered Arms, as occasions may require, in
the following manner : Upon the first word
of the caution, bring the fingers round the
barrel^ and raise the butt about one inch
from the ground, with the muzzle close
against the hollow of the shoulder ; and at
the word ''Halt/' resume the position of
Ordered Arms.

The long Trail, for the ease of the sol-
dier, may be used on a line of march, or in
marching to and from the place of Parade,
or Exercise, or with guards marching to
and from their posts.

Trailed Arms nmst never be used in field
movements, as upon such occasions it will
cause loose marching, and loss of distance.

How performed at the Halt.

Trail Arms.

Slip the right hand do\\n to the
swell of the stock, and lower the
muzzle to a horizontal direction ;
at the same time the rear rank will
fall nimbly back a short pace, so
that the muzzle of the lirelook
shall touch the cuff of the front
rank man's jacket.

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PLATOON EXERCISB.

rbwpeArm.. Change from one hand to the
othefj as often as may be necessary.

The word ^'Trail Arms" must alwavs pre-
cede the word "Quick March/' except
when done on the march, from the Slope
or Carry, wlien the firelock will be grasped
with the right hand, at the word" Arms/*
and brought down, as above described, to
the long Trail.

The short Trail must never be used in any
instance, except the second motion of the
order, and fixing and unfixing bayonets on
the march, as such motion tends to cramp
the muscles of the arm.

At the word " Halt/' arms are not to be
ordered without the word '' Order Arms/'
when the rear rank will close to the front.

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PLATOON EXERCISE.

d to the
ecessarv.

vavsprc-
except
he Slope
i grasped
'Arms,"
ribed, to

id in any
)n of the
onets on
o cramp

lot to be
r Arms,"
lie front.

Aigbt Oblique.

OBLIQUE FIRING.

The compan}^ receives the cautionary
word from the instructor of the drill, ''The
company v/ill fire obliquely to its right;"
the commander beirjg- on the right of his
company. On the close of the preparative,
he takes one pace to his fronts faces to the
left, and orders '' Company to the right
oblique."

At this command the company
makes an exact quarter face to its
rig'ht on both heels, and the rear
rank at the same instant covers
exactly by taking a moderate pace
to the left.

Agreeably to regulation in firing
to the front.

Agreeably to regulation, but to
their then front.

Agreeably to regulation.

The company still remains &
quarter (ace to the right and loads,
taking the time from the right to
castaboi;t,andcometothe priming
position, till the close of the Ge-

Head;.

Proicnt.

Fixe.

PLATOON EXERCISE.

»' 'k

^\ hi-

licft Oblique.

KeftJy.

Preie nt.

Fire.

iieralj when it will come to the
front and shoulder ; the rcar-riink
man brings his left foot to his
right, and the commander takes
post on the right.

The company receives the order
to fire obliquely to its left, at the
close of the preparative^ the com-
mander i?teps out one pace to his
front, faces to tho left^ and orders
'' Company Left Oblique.'*

The company makes an exact
quarter face to its left on both
heels^ and the rf ar rank covers at
the same instant by taking a mo-
derate pace to the right.

Agreeably to regulation.

Agreeably to regulation to their
then front.

Agreeably to regulation.

The company still remains a
quarter face to its left and loads,
both ranks turning the ramrod to
the front, and take the time from
the left to cast about, and come
to the priming position, till the
close of the General, when they
will come to the front and shoulder.

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Fl^TOON SXfiRCiSE.

•45

e to the
car-riinfv
to his
er takes

INDEPENDENT OR FILE FIRING

\e order

at the

he com-

3 to his

d orders
>>

iin exact
on both
covers at
g a mo-

to their

nains a
d loads^
nrod to
le from
d come
till the
ni they
oulder.

^Il'

Independent or File Firing may com-
mence from the right or left of companies, or
from any particular part of the line as may
be directed, and should be done as follows.

At the close of the preparative, the first
file will begin, the caution having previous-
ly announced at what part of the line the fir-
ing is to commence ; when the first file
comes to ihd present, the next file makes
ready, and so on for the first fire, after
which ea<'h file will fire as soon as loaded^
the rear rank man keeping his eye on his
front rank min, and preserving his fire un-
til his front rank man has fired, and at the
close of Iht^ (icneral they will come to the
shoulder in()( pcndcntly, after loading.

The recfuit^ ha' ing a thorough knov^-
ledgc of the preceding portion of the drill,
may now be lormed four ranks, and prac-
tised to receive cavalry with two ranks
kneeling, as it is necessary to do so in square
Faur Deep.

PLATOON EXERCISE.

Prepare to rf tlit

titv»lr*, Roadj-i

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^^r

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The first rank kneel as front
rank^ the second rank kneeling as
rear rank, both bringing at the
same time the butt of the iirelbck
in front of the right knee, the
lock turned uppermost^ the right
hand lightly grasping the small of
the butt; holding the firelock
firm with the left hand at the mid-
dle of that part between the third
loop and the swell, the lower part
of the left arm resting upun the
thigh, the muzzle of the firelock
slanting upwards so that the point,
of the bayonet will be about the
height of a horse's nose.

The third rank make ready as
center rank, the fourth rank as
rear rank standing ; in this the
kneeling ranks do not cock, the
two standing ranks will commence
File firing at the close of the Pre-
parative, or at the word, ''Com-
mence Firing," — and at the close
of the General, or at the word
"Cease Firing" they will load,
and stand steady till the word

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PLATOON EXERCISE.

as front
neeling as
tig at the
e firelock
knee, the

the right
e small of
firelock
t the mid-
i the third
ower part
' upi^n the
le firelock
: the point,
about the

e ready as
] rank as
I this the
cockj the
commence
>f the Pre-
d, "Com-
t the close
the word
m\\ load,
the word

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"Load" is given to the kneeling
ranks, when th^y come to the
front, and baoulder with the front
rank ; the kneeling ranks may be
fired if necessary, for which the
commander will give the words
" Kneeling Ranks, ready, p'sent,
fire,'* which they do as directed in
the foregoing instructions ; then
with a quick motion bring the
firelock down to resist cavalry as
before, and remain perfectly steady
till the word '^ Load'' is given.

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LIGHT INFANTRY.

4'W

\n regiments of ligiifc infantry, or in de-
tached corps acting' as such, it may occa-
sionally be expedient to prime, load and fire,^
with both ranks kneeling. This mode of
iirins; is permitted in corps of the above des-
cription ; and the following Motions will
be adopted in the practice of it.

Firihi; Two Ranks Kneeling : Priming and
Loading in Ihat i'osition.

Ktadj. Botli ranks sink down smartly

oil their right knees, and throw

back their right legs. In the

front rank, the left side of the

right knees is directly to the rear

o{ the right side of the left foot ;

but the rear rank carries the right

knee about four inches to the right.

The left legs of both must be per:

fectly perpendicular. The front

and rear ranks respectively bring
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their firelocks down to the prim-
ing position^ as hereafter explain-
ed, cock, and replace their right
hands on the small of the butt.

From the left arm being brought
across the body, the left shoulders
of hoth ranks are brought for-
ward in a small degree ; but the
body must be kept as square to
the front as possible, without pro-
ducing constraint.

On the word '^Present," both
ranks bring their firelocks to tlie
present, each man slowly and in-
dependently levelling at the par-
ticular object which his eye has
fixed upon ; and as soon art he has
covered his object, each man fires
of his own accord, without wait-
ing for any word of conuiiand.
The elbows must on no account
be projected.

Both ranks keep their firelocks
aithe prese7it till the word ''Load"
is given, which the officer orders
as soon as he sees they have all
fired.

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butt,
brought
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ght ibr-
but the
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8 to the
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the par-
J eye has
art he lias
man fiiTH
)ut wait-
ommaiid.

account

LIGHT INFANTRY.

firelocks

''Load"

er orders

have all

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Then the men come to the priming posi-
tion, which in this particular mode of firing
is as follows:

The firelocks of the front rank are in line

with the hi

id ti

;aose of the rear
rank are placed about four inches above
the haunches.

The elbows of both ranks must be as close
to the body as possible.

The front rank men^ after priming, bring
round their firelocks to the left side, and
throw the butts to the rear; so that the
barrels may be close to the left thigh, and
the muzzles three inches behind the left
knees.

The left hand moves the firelock from the
right side to the left, and the right hand is
brought across the body to accomplish the
loading. After loading, the firelock is
raised, and advanced to the front by the left
hand, and the position for making ready is
resumed.

The rear rank men after priming turn
the body to the right in a small degree, lean
well to the rear, and throw the butts to the
front, so that the firelocks may be in con-
tact with the right thighs of the front rank

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nu n^ and the muzzle in lino with the hip-
bone.

Tliey then resume their original position
for making ready.

On the signal to cease firing, the ranks
resume their standing position, and shoulder.

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DISMISSING A COMPAN'

the hip-
position

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boulder.

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MODE TO BE OBSERVED IN

DISMISSING A COMPANY

OFF PARADE.

Rcccver /ims.

Bring the firelock to the reco-
ver^ bf throwing it briskly out of
the left hand^ (if with shouldered
armSj) the guard to the fronts the
cock resting against the left breast,
the left hand seizes the firelock
above the lock, and the right
hand grasps the small of the butt.

Easesp.ing.. ^^ ^jjig word, the firelock "is
kept steady at the recover^ the
pan thrown open with the thumb
of the right hand^ and the cock
let easy down with the fore-finger
and thumb of the same hand.

Right Face, jj^ |j,g jnanncr prescribed by re-
gulation.

Lodge Ami*, ^i ^ijig -word, the whole drop
their firelocks smartly io the j)07't,

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the front rank spring oft* to the
left, the rear rank to the right,
break off, and quit the parade
without noise.

JV*. B. — In turning in a Guard or Pk-
qiietj the same mode is to be observed, with
the exceptio7i of easi7ig Springs.

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INSPECTING A COM^PANY.

I to the

|c right,

parade

or pic-
ked, with

iltfention.

Fis«Ba>onL'ts.

Shoulder Arms.

MANNER OF INSPECTING A COM-
PANY ON PARADE.

As per Regulation.

As directed in Page 7.
As already directed.

op?n"n!e;;M:l::h. As already directed.
Open Pans. |g^ Bring tlic right hand across
the body, place the fore-finger on
the face of the Pan.

2d. Force the Pan open with
the fore-finger, turning the back
of the hand against the barrel.
3d. Quit the right hand.

Slope Arms. j^^ dircctcd in Page 14.

The Inspection of Arms is n.ow to take
place.

Carry Arm., ^g directed iu pagc 15.

shut Pang.

1st. Bring the right hand across
the Body; — place the fore-finger
on the back of the Pan-cover, el-
bow close to the Body.

2d Force the Pan down.

3d. Quit the hand.

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Arm*.

Rfttirn Uanf
lodt.

INSPECTING A COMPANY.

As already directed.

At the word"Examine/* slip the
thumb in rear of the Barrel^ at
th^ M'ord '' Arms, '* face to the
right, bringing the butt between
the feet, sling towards the Body,
holding the Firelock with the left
hand at the full extent of the arm;
draw the Ramrod, let it down the
Barrel, and quit the right hand. —
When the Officer comes within a
pace, draw the ramrod and place
it on the upper brass, nine inches
to the front, fore-finger one inch
in rear of the brass, elbow square,
and arm above the ramrod.

Return the ramrod, shifting the
firelock on the right side.

An inspection of the appointments, clo-
thing, &c. is now made.

i;nft,o.y.. ^s directed in Page 15.

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Rcriunkujce^^ As bcforc difccted.

Clo«e Order

As before directed.

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slip the
rrel^ at
to the
etween
Body,
the left
he arm;
own the
band. —
kvithin a
id place
e inches
►ne inch
square,
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CARTRIDGE PRACTICE.

When the Recruit has attained a perfect
knowledge of the Platoon Exercise, he is
to be instructed in the mode of priming
with powder. The instructor will take
care to explain, that the pan half filled vith
powder is sufficient for the purpose,, the
grains kept clear of the spring of the ham-
mer. This explanation is particularly ne-
cessary, as much of the unsteadiness in sol-
diers, when firing two deep, proceeds from
the useless quantity of powder expended in
priming, scorching their faces.

Burning Priming,
The Recruit must then by word of Com-
mand — Make Ready — Present and (Snap)
Fire'* — Previous to giving the word *' Fire,"
the Instructor will see that the Recruit is
perfectly steady, — has taken good aim at
some given object, — the left eye shut ; the
use of the sight having been previously ex-
plained. — x\fter the Fire, the Recruit is to
be taught to keep the firelock steady to his
aim, with the Cheek down on the Butt, un-
til the word^'Load" isgiven. — A few lessons

FIRING.

of burning priming ir_ this manner/and af-
terwards two deep) will accustom the Re-
cruit bv degrees to take a steady and firm
Aim; jd will prevent him being flurried
and i/ver anxious when brought to Fire
Cartridge.

A traversing Rest will be found a very
useful method of instructing Recruits to le-
vel; — It is a scooped piece of Wood^ pla-
ced on a standi which receives the Firelock,
and is made to elevate, depress, or traverse
at will, — several small spots being painted
on the Barracks or Wall — as

(1)

(3)

(2)

(4) — &c. the
Recruit at 100 yards, is ordered to aim at
No. — Having done so, he leaves the Fire-
lock on the stand, and removes himself in
order that the Instructor may take his place
and look along the sight to correct if ne-
cessary any error.

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FIRING.

3r,{and af-
n the Re-
and firm
g flurried
t to Fire

ind a very
ruits to le-
Vood, pla-
3 Firelock,
or traverse
ig painted

) — &c. the
id to aim at
s the Fire-
s himself in
ie his place
>rrect if ne-

BLANK CARTRIDGE.

The Recruit, in loading, is to he instruct-
ed to shake the powder well out of the car-
tridge, and to ram the paper, as wadding,
home. The instructor will then fire each
Recruit singh/, looking to his levelling, as
hefore directed, and pay particular atten-
tion that the cheek is not removed, or any
start of the head permitted after the fire.
The word "Load" will be given as prevous-
ly ordered^ and the Recruit proceed ac-
cordingly.

When several Recruits are steady in their
firing singly, they will be placed first in
single rank, that every man may be observ-
ed, and two or three men fire together by
word of command ; afterwards a coiiple of
files will fire two deep, occasionally chang-
ing ranks ; then the files will be increased
by degrees, until the platoon fires together.

The rear rank men must be most parti-
cularly attended to, as they generally fire
too high ; this is a great fault in the service,
and every soldier must be cautioned against
it. The centre part of a man, at 150 yards,
is perhaps (in Platoon) the best general rule
to lay down for aim. Riflemen, and Light
Infantry firing at long distances, will of

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gulated bv the dillereut description 4)rsiii;hts
in use.

HALL FIRING.

When the Recruit lias j^onc through the
blank cartridge drill, he will, as soon as
opportunity otters, practise at a target with
ball.

The first target for the instruction of Re-
cruits is to be romuU eiglit feet ii> diameter,
and the practice will commence at a dis-
tance of thirtij yards,( or nearer, if necessa-
ry,) so that it will be almost impossible that
tbe Recruit should miss it. This method is
intended to produce confidence in the young
soldier, at the eonunencenient of his prac-
tice, instead of the system hitherto observed,
of placing him in front of a small target at
a long range, and by this means frequently
producing in tl.e mind of the Recruit (from
constantly missing) a degree of despair of
ever bscoming a good shot. On the con-
trary, finding that he always bits at a cer-
tain distance, confidence ensues, and he
feels determined to command his object at
an increaaed range ever afterwards.

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of sights

ougli the
5 soon as
I'^ct with

on of Re-
diameter^
i at a dis-
f neccssa-
5sihle that
method is
the young
his prac-
observed,
target at

requently
uit (from
lespair of
the con-
at a ccr-
, and he
object at

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The range will be increased by degrees
to 50 — 80 — 100 yards, at the same target ;
and when the Recruits are individually stea-
dy at these distances, the instructor will
fire them by files, increasing the distance
from 50 yards upwards, changing ranks oc-
casionally — then by sections — and lastly
by platoon.

The recruit will now practice at a tar-
get of six feet by two, as the last of his drill.
This target will be divided by black linjes
into three compartments, tipper, centre, and
lower di\ision%, (the centre division having
a buirs-eye of eight inches diameter in its
centre, surrounded at two inches distance,
by a circle of an inch broad,) and be placed
at a range of 80 yards, which distance will
be increased, as improvement takes place,
to 100, 150, and 200 yards.

This division of the' target is necessary,
in order to correct any soldiers general line
of fire, by referring to former practice re-
ports where his shots have been inserted —
as for instance, ''always fires low, &c/' —
The reports- must be correctly copied into
a book kept by each company for the pur-
pose ; and signed by the officer who super -

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intended the practice^ according to the
following form.

Report of the Target Practice of Capt.
Company on the day of

No.

Namei.

Dist
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Serjeant J. Adams . t . .
Corparal B. Brown . • •

Dram. C. Grant ^

Private, A. Alexander.

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Oater Circle.

C Bull's OJTC.

In Hoipital.

Total . .

10 8

(Signed) J. D., Captain.

JV. B. — This Form will enahle any Com-
manding Officer to judge of the 'proficiency
of his Companies, and any General of his
Battalions i by comparison with others.

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° Bull's eye.

In Hoipital.

ptain.

ny Com-
oficie^icy
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rs.

TO FIRE A FEU DE JOIE.

The Line drawn up at open order,
(double distance) with shouldered arms^
and bayonets fixed^

HS:pr?m"an?ii;d I quicfc time as per Regulation.
Reartj. After loadings remain quarter-
faced to the right, firelocks to be
brought smartly to the recover
and cock.

Presenti

Elevated in the air.

The right-hand roan of the front
rank commences the fire^ which
will run down the' front and up
the rear^ as quick as possible. —
When the right-hand man of the
rear rank has fired^ the whole
will glance their eyes to the rights
to bring the firelock to the prim-
ing position and when loaded,
they will remain steady^ waiting
for the word.

R*>r;i1v, Prr^t'ti'

As before directe4
The same to be

third time.

rep

ted

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FEU DE JOIE.

After the third fire^ the whole
will glance their eyes to the right,
to bring the firelocks to the port
together.

Half coek Arms. Shoulder^

Fr^'nTA?i!;!ader J As per Rcgulatlons.

Atm; Order Arms. ^

Three Cheers.

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DIRECTIONS

FOR

FUNERAL PARTIES.

The party appointed for the escort^ ac-
cording to the rank of the deceas ;d^ is to
be drawn up two dee;p^ with open ranks and
unfixed bayonets, facing the house, or mar
quee, where the corpse is lodged ; anci whtii
it is brought out, the officer commanding
will give the following words of command-;

PRESENT ARMS.
REVERSE ARMS.

EXPLANATION FOR REVCRSING ARMS.

The right hand strikes the butt of the
firelock, which is turned upwards ; the
guard turned towards ihe. body; the fire-
lock is then placed under the leit arm, seiz-
ing the cock and hammer with the left
fore-fingers and thumb. The right hand is
thrown behind the body, and grasps the
firelock ; the right heel at the same time i»

brwight to its original position. •

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FUNERAL PARTIES.

The officers* swords are reversed under the
right arm: the point of the sword down-
wards, grasping the hilt with the right
hand.

The Serjeant's pikes to be reversed under
the left arm ; the pike upwards, and the
right hand thrown behind the back, grasp-
ing the shaft.

REAR RATvFKS TAKE CLOSE dRD£]i.

The party wil' then wheel forward^s or
backwards by divisions, or subdivisions, as
circumstan«e8 may require, and will stand
a column, the left in front, until the pro-
cession is ready, when the ranks will be o-
pened by word of command,

, ,. ,. . MARCH. ,.,.-,,, ..
The party moves off in ordinary time,
followed by the music, with drums muffled,
playing the Dead March.

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f»AIX-BEARERS OF EQUAL RANK WITH THE

DECEASED.
CHIEF MOURNERS. ,
OFFICERS TWO AND TWO, i ,

According to ^anl^, the juniprs. next to the
body of the deceased.

Mr
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FUNERAL PARTIES.

ider the
I down-
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d under
and the
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When the first division of the funeral
party arrives near the burial-ground^ the
word of command, ''Half is given, and the
officer commanding will order the ranks of
the divisions to wheel to the right and left,
having been previously told off for that pur-
pose, and facing inwards, forming a lane for
the corpse to pass through.

Rtifelt.

ardjS oi:
sions, as
ill stand
the pro-
illbe o-

y time,
muffled,

THE

t to the

REST UPON YOUR ARMS REVERSED.

Explanation.

The firelock is quitted by the right hand,
and brought to a perpendicular position ;
the muzzle placed upon the toes of the left
foot. The right and left hands open are
placed upon the butt-end of the firelock.

The soldiers head leaning on the back of
the left hand, so as to look towards the
corpse.

The corpse, &c. having passed through
the lane, the word ''Attention" is given,
on which the soldiers raise their heads.

REVERSE ARMS

The ranks are then wheeled up, and at
''Open Order," move in ordinary time, and
form in line in same order, near to and fac-
ing the Grave.

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The Command will then be given,

REST UPON YOUR ARMS REVERSED.

After the performance of the Funeral
Service, the following words of command
are given : attention.

by seizing the firelock with the left hand at
the swell, the right hand shifted, and both
holding the firelock in the position of Pre-
sented Arms.

SHOULDER ARMS.

PRIME AND LOAD WITH BLANK CARTRIDGE

AND SHOULDER.

FIRE THREE VOLLIES IN THE AIR.

ORDER ARMS. — FIX BAYONETS.

SHOULDER ARMS.

REAR RANKS TAKE CLOSE ORDER.

Wheel backwards by divisions on the Icff,
and march to camp or barracks, the right
in front, quicli time.

In marching back, the music arc not to
play, or the drums to beat, until the party
is entirely clear of the burying-p-ound.

N. B. Inthefnnerals of General Officers, the
arrangement of the prescribed nu mher q f pieces
of cannon, and of the different troops^, muM
he made under the superintendence of the Ge-
neral Officer commanding the whole, and mihstx
necessarily depend on local circumstances.

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Funeral
command

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and both
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n the Icff,
the right

re not to
the; partj
>und.

fficcrs,t1ie
".r of pieces
wpsy mnM
of the Go
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lances.